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Kid Berwyn

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7. "Criminal War of Aggression" makes plain the truth.

Reply to pat_k (Original post)

Wed Apr 15, 2026, 03:22 PM

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Excellent suggestion, pat_k!

At every opportunity, we the Democrats need to make clear WHO did WHAT.

We can talk about “Affordability” and provide details on the continuing resolution and economic benefits of low inflation later.

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Why the euphemism "War of Choice" rather than the more accurate "Criminal War of Aggression"? [View all] pat_k Wednesday OP

Yes! It suggests one could "choose better" leftstreet Wednesday #1

For more on helping Democratic electeds be more effective see Post 10 pat_k Wednesday #11

I like choice because it's simpler and more relatable for low info dopes (the majority). BannonsLiver Wednesday #2

For me, "War of Choice" is clearly a euphemism that hides the truth pat_k Wednesday #3

I think over complicating messaging has been a big problem over the years. BannonsLiver Wednesday #4

No focus group. Just truth. pat_k Wednesday #5

Great question malaise Wednesday #6

"Criminal War of Aggression" makes plain the truth. Kid Berwyn Wednesday #7

On the who front then, "Trump's Criminal War of Aggression" pat_k Wednesday #8

In re: messaging, you might want to check out post 10 pat_k Wednesday #12

I don't think that "war of choice" makes the one making the choice look good. Yes language should be themaguffin Wednesday #9

For brevity, perhaps just reckless, criminal war, as per Anat Shenker Osorio pat_k Wednesday #10